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Wildlife

What’s Really Behind Dwindling Numbers of Woodland Caribou?

Wolves often get the blame for killing caribou in Canada’s boreal forests, but the real threat is human activity, new research finds.
July 24, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
Wolves often get the blame for killing caribou in Canada’s boreal forests, but the real threat is human activity, new research finds.
bluefin tuna
Wildlife

‘Essential’ But Unprotected: How the United States Fails Its Most Important Fish Habitats

A new report concludes U.S. waters “have insufficient protections for a healthy future,” and that the problem has gotten worse under the Trump administration.
July 20, 2020
by
David Shiffman
A new report concludes U.S. waters “have insufficient protections for a healthy future,” and that the problem has gotten worse under the Trump administration.
Hawk sits on top of sign
Wildlife

Hunting for Game Wardens: A Shortage of Conservation Officers Threatens Wildlife

States are facing significant shortages of conservation officers, who help protect natural resources and wildlife. COVID-19 could make it worse.
June 1, 2020
by
Jodi Helmer
States are facing significant shortages of conservation officers, who help protect natural resources and wildlife. COVID-19 could make it worse.
Ball python
Wildlife

The Global Pet Trade: An Overlooked Culprit Behind Pandemics

Our desire for the companionship of exotic pets from around the world has fueled the spread of disease.
May 8, 2020
by
Dipika Kadaba
Our desire for the companionship of exotic pets from around the world has fueled the spread of disease.
mountain yellow-legged frog
Wildlife

Pandemics Aren’t Just for People: Five Disease Threats to Wildlife

Diseases can cause animal populations to decline or even go extinct. And they’re often worsened by environmental threats caused by people.
May 1, 2020
by
Dipika Kadaba
Diseases can cause animal populations to decline or even go extinct. And they’re often worsened by environmental threats caused by people.
Amazon deforestation
Wildlife

5 Ways Environmental Damage Drives Human Diseases Like COVID-19

Wildlife trade, deforestation, industrial farming and other factors threaten both animals and human health.
April 24, 2020
by
Dipika Kadaba
Wildlife trade, deforestation, industrial farming and other factors threaten both animals and human health.
bird standing in wetland
Wildlife

Freshwater Species Are Disappearing Fast — This Year Is Critical for Saving Them 

Scientists and policymakers have developed a time-sensitive plan to help save ailing freshwater ecosystems and imperiled species. 
March 26, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
Scientists and policymakers have developed a time-sensitive plan to help save ailing freshwater ecosystems and imperiled species. 
bird camera
Wildlife

Beat the COVID-19 Blues With These Wildlife and Nature Livecams

Just because we’re all self-isolated doesn’t mean we have to isolate ourselves from nature.
March 17, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Just because we’re all self-isolated doesn’t mean we have to isolate ourselves from nature.
Fishing
Wildlife

Fishing for Fun? It Has a Bigger Environmental Impact Than We Thought

New research shows that recreational fishing can sometimes be a huge problem — especially for threatened species of marine fish.
March 16, 2020
by
David Shiffman
New research shows that recreational fishing can sometimes be a huge problem — especially for threatened species of marine fish.
Albatross
Wildlife

The Call of the Wild: Using Sound to Help Imperiled Species and Ecosystems

Noise pollution has harmed species across the planet. Could social recordings help bring them back to their habitats?
March 2, 2020
by
Lorraine Boissoneault
Noise pollution has harmed species across the planet. Could social recordings help bring them back to their habitats?

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